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Thirty-three tanning business owners won more than $105,000 in prizes in the “Wheel of Smart Tan” prize give-away game show that closed Smart Tan’s 16th Annual Convention, Smart Tan Downtown, Sunday afternoon in downtown Nashville.

The three-day conference and two-day …

“Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system. While a limited amount of vitamin D can be obtained from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the health risks of UV exposure — including skin cancer …

Small business has been surging toward social media in the last few years, which is a good thing since it’s a fast, easy way to communicate with current and potential customers. A strong social media presence is crucial for doing …

More than 30 expert salon panelists will join Smart Tan consultants, hired speakers, scientific experts and keynote speaker John Stossel at Smart Tan Downtown’s educational conference in what will be Smart Tan’s most complete business transformation convention in the event’s …

Long-time Smart Tan member Doug McNabb — whose tanning career spans three decades, the development of a successful tanning franchise, a key role in the formation of Canada’s tanning association and a landmark legal victory in a battle with the …

California lawmakers succumbed to anecdotal evidence, emotional pleas and alternate agendas while ignoring a balanced approach to science in passing the nation’s first statewide ban of indoor tanning for patrons under 18 years old, the Indoor Tanning Association said in …

Dermatology industry lobbying groups — in calling for a ban on teenage use of sunbed centers in California — testified to state legislators that sunbeds are an “inefficient” source of vitamin D production and that their own use of sunbeds …

A majority of indoor tanning businesses now require their clients to purchase their own UV protective eyewear, according to the results of a SmartTan.com poll conducted in late September and early October.

According to the poll, 54 percent of stores …